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WORLD GASTROENTEROLOGY NEWS MAY 2017
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World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017
Have you made your plans to join us at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 (WCOG at ACG2017) in
Orlando, Florida, USA from 13-18 October, 2017?
A partnership of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) and the American College of Gastroenterology
(ACG), the WCOG at ACG2017 offers a unique platform and the opportunity to meet and network with a truly inter-national
audience. Notably, in a first for a World Congress of Gastroenterology, a number of sessions will be presented
in Spanish or in English with simultaneous interpretation into Spanish (headsets will be available). Additionally we will
feature the “Best of Original Latin American Research (Free Papers/Abstract Presentations)” session on Wednesday, 18
October.
Call for Abstracts
The deadline for Call for Abstracts is coming soon -- Monday, 5 June at 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time). Researchers
interested in presenting their work must submit their abstract online by then. Over 40 abstract awards will be offered by
the Abstract Selection Committee based on scores and merit of those submitted, and the criteria for each award.
Advance Registration Program
The Advance Registration Program, featuring the agendas for all courses, the Scientific Meeting, workshops, luncheons
and receptions, as well as the sessions that will be available in Spanish, is available online. Some of the highlights include:
Friday, 13 October
GI Pathophysiology Course
WGO-ASGE Endoscopy Course: Viva Endoscopy!
Practice Management Course: Future World:
Taking Ownership During Changing Times
What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course
Trainees’ Workshops: Navigating, Networking,
and Negotiating Your First Job
Monday, 16 October
ACG’s Presidential Address
Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Center
5th Annual Endoscopy Video Forum
ACG-FDA Public Forum
WGO’s Presidential Address
WGO’s Bockus Lecture
American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture
Saturday, 14 October
Postgraduate Course: Global Approach to
Optimal Management of GI Disorders
David Sun Lecture
GI Jeopardy Competition
Tuesday, 17 October
Plenary Sessions
Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Center
ACG’s J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture
ACG’s Emily Couric Memorial Lecture
WGO’s Brohée Lecture
Sunday, 15 October
Postgraduate Course
Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Center
Wednesday, 18 October
Plenary Sessions
ACG’s David Y. Graham Lecture
Pre-registration now open
Pre-registration for the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 is available online only at www.worldcongres-sACG2017.
org. Pre-registration will remain open until Friday, 6 October. Housing and travel information can also be
obtained on the website.
Do not miss this opportunity to meet fellow gastroenterologists, surgeons, and researchers from around the globe. Join
us in Orlando this October!